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Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the US since 1979, dies in Cuba

Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison where she had been serving a life sentence for killing a police officer, has died, her daughter and the Cuban government said.

3 days ago in National

Hegseth abruptly summons top military commanders to a meeting in Virginia next week

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned the military's top officers — hundreds of generals and admirals — to a base in northern Virginia for a sudden meeting next week, according to three people familiar with the matter.

3 days ago in National

Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups

President Donald Trump's unprecedented retribution campaign against his perceived political enemies reached new heights as his Justice Department brought criminal charges against a longtime foe and he expanded his efforts to classify certain liberal groups as "domestic terrorist organizations."

5 days ago in National

Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27

The owners of Camp Mystic say they plan to partially reopen next summer the all-girls camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed during catastrophic floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.

5 days ago in National

3 people shot at immigration facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead, official says

Three people have been shot at an Immigration and U.S. Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency's director said.

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Lifestyle

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small

Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too

Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit

The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express' latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.

Sports News

5 hours ago in Sports

James Madison Men’s Soccer allows late goal, falls to South Carolina, 1-0

James Madison men's soccer and South Carolina played a leveled contest until an 84th minute goal downed the Dukes on Sunday night, 1-0, at Sentara Park.

6 hours ago in Sports

JMU Field Hockey loses heartbreaker at App State in overtime

James Madison's Alice Roeper registered a hat trick in the second half to force overtime, however, App State's Lise Boekaar lifted a shot to the top right post in the extra period for a 5-4 Mountaineers' victory on Sunday afternoon at Dr. Jan C. Watson Field in Mid-American Conference field hockey action.

8 hours ago in Local, Sports

Penix and Robinson have career-best days to lead Falcons to 34-27 win over short-handed Commanders

ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons coach Raheem Morris didn’t hesitate when he was asked when he saw something that confirmed his…

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Dukes dominate Georgia Southern, 35-10, to win Sun Belt opener

James Madison set its rushing record against an FBS opponent, piling up 331 yards on the ground to cruise past Georgia Southern, 35-10, in front of a sold-out Family Weekend crowd Saturday afternoon at Bridgeforth Stadium.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater rolls past Averett to earn first ODAC victory

The Bridgewater College football team ran for 223 yards as they won at Averett.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

JMU Volleyball bounces back to defeat App State, 3-1

James Madison volleyball picked up a road Sun Belt Conference victory on Saturday, downing App State in four sets.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Harris-Lopez’s TD return, JMU’s defense spark 35-10 win over Georgia Southern in Sun Belt opener

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Curtis Harris-Lopez returned a kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown and James Madison defeated Georgia Southern…

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 9/26

Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 9/26

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Virginia upsets No. 8 Florida State, 46-38, in double overtime

Chandler Morris scored on a 4-yard run in the second overtime and Virginia beat No. 8 Florida State 46-38 on Friday night for its first home victory over a Top 10 team since also beating the Seminoles in 2005.

Local News from Rocktown Now

8 hours ago in Local, Sports

Penix and Robinson have career-best days to lead Falcons to 34-27 win over short-handed Commanders

ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons coach Raheem Morris didn’t hesitate when he was asked when he saw something that confirmed his…

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Dukes dominate Georgia Southern, 35-10, to win Sun Belt opener

James Madison set its rushing record against an FBS opponent, piling up 331 yards on the ground to cruise past Georgia Southern, 35-10, in front of a sold-out Family Weekend crowd Saturday afternoon at Bridgeforth Stadium.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater rolls past Averett to earn first ODAC victory

The Bridgewater College football team ran for 223 yards as they won at Averett.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

JMU Volleyball bounces back to defeat App State, 3-1

James Madison volleyball picked up a road Sun Belt Conference victory on Saturday, downing App State in four sets.